1 Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt-offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of Jehovah filled the house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now when Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- had made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- of praying H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- came down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- from heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and consumed H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and the sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- and the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- filled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
2 And the priests could not enter into the house of Jehovah, because the glory of Jehovah filled Jehovah’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- could H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not enter H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- because the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- had filled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
3 And all the children of Israel looked on, when the fire came down, and the glory of Jehovah was upon the house; and they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and gave thanks unto Jehovah, saying, For he is good; for his lovingkindness endureth for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when all the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- how the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- came down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- and the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- upon the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- they bowed H3766 (כָּרַע) — to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
- themselves with their faces H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- upon the pavement H7531 (רִצְפָּה) — a hot stone; also a tessellated pavement
- and worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- and praised H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- for his mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
4 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifice before Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- offered H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
5 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- offered H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- a sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- of twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- and an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- so the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- dedicated H2596 (חָנַךְ) — properly, to narrow; figuratively, to initiate or discipline
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
6 And the priests stood, according to their offices; the Levites also with instruments of music of Jehovah, which David the king had made to give thanks unto Jehovah (for his lovingkindness endureth for ever), when David praised by their ministry: and the priests sounded trumpets before them; and all Israel stood.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- waited H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- on their offices H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- also with instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of musick H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to praise H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- because his mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- when David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- praised H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- by their ministry H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- sounded trumpets H2690 (חָצַר) — to trumpet, i.e. blow on that instrument
- before them, and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
7 Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of Jehovah; for there he offered the burnt-offerings, and the fat of the peace-offerings, because the brazen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt-offering, and the meal-offering, and the fat.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- hallowed H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- the middle H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of the court H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for there he offered H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and the fat H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
- of the peace offerings H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
- because the brasen H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
- altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- which Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- was not able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- to receive H3557 (כּוּל) — properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)
- the burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and the grain offerings H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
8 So Solomon held the feast at that time seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath unto the brook of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also at the same time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- kept H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the feast H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- with him, a very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- from the entering in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- of Hamath H2574 (חֲמָת) — Chamath, a place in Syria
- unto the river H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
9 And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in the eighth H8066 (שְׁמִינִי) — eight
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- they made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a solemn assembly H6116 (עֲצָרָה) — an assembly, especially on a festival or holiday
- for they kept H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the dedication H2598 (חֲנֻכָּה) — initiation, i.e. consecration
- of the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and the feast H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
10 And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away unto their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the goodness that Jehovah had showed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And on the three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- and twentieth H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the seventh H7637 (שְׁבִיעִי) — seventh
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- into their tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- glad H8056 (שָׂמֵחַ) — blithe or gleeful
- and merry H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- in heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- for the goodness H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had shewed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and to Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- and to Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
11 Thus Solomon finished the house of Jehovah, and the king’s house: and all that came into Solomon’s heart to make in the house of Jehovah, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- finished H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and all that came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into Solomon’s H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- to make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and in his own house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- he prosperously effected H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
12 And Jehovah appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- appeared H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- to Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, I have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- thy prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- and have chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- this place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- to myself for an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
13 If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If H2005 (הֵן) — lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
- I shut up H6113 (עָצָר) — to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
- heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- that there be no rain H4306 (מָטַר) — rain
- or if I command H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- the locusts H2284 (חָגָב) — a locust
- to devour H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- or if I send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- pestilence H1698 (דֶּבֶר) — a pestilence
- among my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
14 if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- which are called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- by my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- shall humble H3665 (כָּנַע) — properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
- themselves, and pray H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- and seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- my face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and turn H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- from their wicked H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- then will I hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- from heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and will forgive H5545 (סָלַח) — to forgive
- their sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- and will heal H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
- their land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent, unto the prayer that is made in this place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- shall be open H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- and mine ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- attent H7183 (קַשָּׁב) — hearkening
- unto the prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- in this place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
16 For now have I chosen and hallowed this house, that my name may be there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For now have I chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- and sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- this house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- that my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- may be there for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and mine heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- shall be there perpetually H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
17 And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and mine ordinances;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as for thee, if thou wilt walk H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- me, as David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- walked H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- according to all that I have commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- thee, and shalt observe H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- my statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- and my judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
18 then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man to be ruler in Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then will I stablish H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of thy kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- according as I have covenanted H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- with David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- There shall not fail H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- thee a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- ruler H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
19 But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But if ye turn away H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- my statutes H2708 (חֻקָּה)
- and my commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- which I have set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- you, and shall go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
20 then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and I will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then will I pluck them up by the roots H5428 (נָתַשׁ) — to tear away
- out of my land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- which I have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them; and this house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- which I have sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- for my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- will I cast out H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- of my sight H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and will make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- a proverb H4912 (מָשָׁל) — properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
- and a byword H8148 (שְׁנִינָה) — something pointed, i.e. a gibe
- among all nations H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
21 And this house, which is so high, every one that passeth by it shall be astonished, and shall say, Why hath Jehovah done thus unto this land, and to this house?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And this house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- which is high H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
- shall be an astonishment H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- to every one that passeth H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- by it; so that he shall say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Why hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thus unto this land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and unto this house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
22 And they shall answer, Because they forsook Jehovah, the God of their fathers, who brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it shall be answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Because they forsook H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- which brought them forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and laid hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- on other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- them, and served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- them: therefore hath he brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- all this evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)